PAN-Aadhaar Linking Guide

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Overview

The Income Tax Department provides Link Aadhaar and Link Aadhaar Status services. Linkage requirements and notified exemptions depend on the applicant’s circumstances and current government notifications.

Who can apply?

Check whether the current Income Tax Department linkage requirement applies to you. Some notified categories are exempt; do not assume every PAN holder must link.

Your preparation checklist

Required Documents

• ✓PAN number
• ✓Aadhaar number
• ✓Access to a valid mobile number for the portal’s verification step

One step at a time

Step-by-Step Process

1. 01
   Step 1:

   Open the official Income Tax e-filing portal and check Link Aadhaar Status first.

2. 02
   Step 2:

   If linking is required and not complete, open the Link Aadhaar service.

3. 03
   Step 3:

   Enter PAN and Aadhaar details and follow any displayed validation or payment instruction.

4. 04
   Step 4:

   Submit the linking request and save the acknowledgement.

5. 05
   Step 5:

   Return to Link Aadhaar Status to confirm the result.

A little more clarity

Frequently Asked Questions